Table 1. Use of sensory inputs for balance control (Adopted from Nashner, 1997).

Sensory input Reference Conditions  favorable to use Conditions  unfavorable to use
Somatosensory
Support surface
Fixed support surface
Irregular or moving support surface
Visual
Surrounding  objects
Fixed visible surroundings
Irregular or moving support
surface
Moving  surroundings Darkness
Vestibular
Gravity
Inertial space
Irregular or moving support surface
Moving surroundings Darkness
Unusual motion environments